Pune civic chief bats for bold decisions, PPP model to utilise properties, spaces effectively

PUNE: Pune civic chief Naval Kishore Ram on Thursday called for greater private participation in developing and maintaining civic amenities while asserting that bold decisions must be taken to utilise its properties and spaces effectively.

Speaking at the National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO) Pune Growth Conclave here, he said Pune Municipal Corporation owns more than 1,000 properties, including world-class facilities such as auditoriums, but its revenue generation model is unsustainable.

Ram said the civic body charges a minimal rent of Rs 1000 from those wanting to organise programmes at these auditoriums, while spending Rs 2000 per day to maintain them.

Source: PTI News

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